In the UK, authorities shut down a vast illicit streaming operation, impacting millions. This crackdown on pirated Sky Sports and Cinema services leads to significant repercussions for those involved.
Gary McNally, a Birmingham man, was jailed for nearly three years over this illegal activity, using IP addresses to stream content unlawfully. Such operations harm the UK economy and cost thousands of legitimate jobs.
Sky TV and law enforcement stress that illegal streaming isn't a victimless crime, urging people to use legitimate services to avoid risks like scams and data theft.
